Max Aarons sends four-word message as surgery confirmed away from Rangers
Max Aarons has improved his prospects at Rangers since Danny Rohl’s arrival.
Rangers are looking to do business in January, and the right-back will be hoping that he has done enough to convince the Gers boss that he is good enough to play consistently.
Aarons joined Rangers on a season-long loan back in the summer, and while he struggled to start games under Russell Martin, he’s become a more important figure under Rohl.
There’s every possibility that a deal can be negotiated for the Englishman to return to his parent club in Bournemouth, but as things stand, he looks safe at Ibrox.
Max Aarons shows a message of support for Justin Kluivert
Aarons has come up with big moments for Rangers so far, and with James Tavernier now at the back end of his career, the Bears will need a long-term replacement.
Nothing has been reported to suggest that Rangers have a buy option in Aaron‘s deal, but if the right-back keeps impressing Rohl, he could come to Ibrox permanently next summer.
The Bournemouth man has now reacted on Instagram to his former team-mate Justin Kluivert posting an update following surgery on his knee.
Aarons commented, “Back soon, my brother.”
Rangers play Aberdeen next in the Scottish Premiership, and Rohl will once again have to decide on whether to stick with Tavernier at right-back or opt for Aarons.
Aarons vs James Tavernier stat comparison may intrigue
The German head coach will most likely stick with his skipper at right-back, but a congested period of fixtures may force the boss to rotate.
Rangers fans will be confident in the fact that Aarons is a trusty deputy to Tavernier, and a comparison of their league stats this season will be interesting.
| Player | Games (starts) | Dribbled past per | Successful dribbles per game |
| James Tavernier | 21 (15) | 0.6 | 46.4% |
| Max Aarons | 14 (8) | 0.07 | 64.3% |
As highlighted by Sofascore, Tavernier is gradually losing the ability to keep pace with wide forwards, unlike Aarons, who is rarely dribbled past. However, the Rangers captain has the advantage of experience on his side.
It may be a case of game management for Rohl, as both players can offer different qualities to the Bears.
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